Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson
Mark Richardson
The Remodeling Mastery podcast series with host and industry leader, Mark Richardson, makes sense of the complex business of home remodeling, with sharp insights and straightforward guidance to help entrepreneurs grow their business.
Mark has presented to thousands of business and sales leaders across the country. From construction to healthcare, manufacturing to retail, individuals from countless industries have found Mark’s wisdom relevant and delivery powerful.
Richardson is a Fellow at Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, lectures at MBA programs and writes columns for Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. Mark was named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006 and is a member of NAHB’s Hall of Fame. Mark and his family live outside Washington, DC.
Mark has presented to thousands of business and sales leaders across the country. From construction to healthcare, manufacturing to retail, individuals from countless industries have found Mark’s wisdom relevant and delivery powerful.
Richardson is a Fellow at Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, lectures at MBA programs and writes columns for Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. Mark was named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006 and is a member of NAHB’s Hall of Fame. Mark and his family live outside Washington, DC.
Episodes
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Nov 16, 2018 • 19min
Cost of Time
The topic of time and the cost of time is so important. We all know that we get 24 hours of time everyday. We have an interesting time that we live in. There are a lot of disrupter and products and services that take more time to accomplish. Many might know of the famous quote by Ben Franklin, ‘time is money’. Time is something you can’t see, touch or feel, so you want to make sure it is memorable.
Oct 26, 2018 • 21min
The Final Leg of 2018
As we get closer to the end of the year, we start to think back to the beginning of 2018. Now is an important time to collect your thoughts and make sure you are still on track to completing your goals by the end of this year. Every plan has a beginning, middle, and end. You want to make sure you are staying on track at every point.
Oct 10, 2018 • 28min
Planning For 2019
In this episode, you will learn the right strategies and skill sets you will need to get your business winning in 2019!
Read more -> https://www.surefirelocal.com/blog/2018/10/remodeling-mastery-podcast-planning-for-2019/
Oct 2, 2018 • 39min
Show Me The Money
We’re at a point where unemployment is low, stock market is strong, the scarcity of new homes is becoming less. It is definitely creating a buzz for remodeling. Just because there is a lot more demand doesn’t mean money is going to be thrown at you. The cost of remodeling projects today include, material cost, labor cost, subcontractor cost, over and business cost. The biggest challenge is seeing a rise in these costs as well.
Sep 19, 2018 • 26min
The Notion of When
We tend to focus on more of the what, why and how, but we never really focus or ask questions on the when. Mark unveils questions that come along with the notion of when. When you understand the when a little bit better and weave it into the questions, you will start to see more success for your business.
Sep 6, 2018 • 19min
Get Aligned
For your business to be successful, you need to be aligned and in sync with what’s going on around you. The level of alignment can be a little tricky. Some people might not be as attuned to the remodeling industry as you are.
Aug 30, 2018 • 28min
Designing Your Ideal Day
This topic is very important for being successful in your life and career. Mark explains how you can plan out your ideal day, by simply taking a step back and breaking down your schedule so it can best fit into your day. This will keep you on track for success.
Aug 20, 2018 • 51min
Why Businesses Fail
Often, many times when you think about failures relating to business it’s so much different than what happens during your normal everyday. Remodeling businesses tend to have more failures than any other business out there. It is one of the most easy entry businesses out there. You could launch into that profession within 2-3 months by just having a few things.
Aug 9, 2018 • 41min
Cash Crunch
One of the elements that Mark talks about in his book, How Fit Is Your Business, is the cash flow and the ability to control the cash flow in your business. Your business, in general, is usually pretty predictable. Watching the cash flow is key for those within this industry. Mark goes into why this is so important and encourages people to really focus in on it.
Jul 27, 2018 • 31min
Handling Objections
Mark discusses the reasons homeowners would have an objection during a home project and how you can handle them. They can cause a tremendous amount of time and can cause loss of money for the project if not handled properly.
